Unlocking a Virgin Lobster 575

[buckleb]

Originally Posted by raindance-rob

theres a first for everything

and a second too, as they sent me the details to unlock my phone in 2 working days (free).

One bugbear though, even with the unlock, I still get the Virgin splash screen on power-on, and the middle button still tries to go to Virgin Bytes (I can't customise the OK button on this phone).

...otherwise it works just great on O2 (is now my works phone).

[vbnmu]

Originally Posted by cadire

and a second too, as they sent me the details to unlock my phone in 2 working days (free).

One bugbear though, even with the unlock, I still get the Virgin splash screen on power-on, and the middle button still tries to go to Virgin Bytes (I can't customise the OK button on this phone).

...otherwise it works just great on O2 (is now my works phone).

Depending on which phone you have you can always flash it to a generic firmware.
Flashed 2 SE so far and 2 Nokias! Well chuffed abt it!

[saabmania2]

best thing to do with a lobster is to split it in 2 rub dijon mustard into it then cover with mozzarela and wack it under the grill for 10-15 mins perfect

[bikeman]

I have previously had a code from vm to unlock a phoen for free. I was told by cust svces that their policy is free unlock once you've spent £30. Prior to spending £30 they will not unlock a phone even if you offer to pay.

[Shaun]

Do you have to spend the £30 credit or just put it on your account? I'd be happy to stick £30 on my account as soon as I get the sim and phone but I'd want to spend it at my leisure.

[bikeman]

I am sure a simple topup will do afterall £30 has left you and is in VMs bank!

[fonejacker]

Unlocking these phones is old news now. fonefunshop.co.uk will do it for you no problem. They are in sheffield, but you can send it to them insured post and have it sent back next day special delivery.

Originally Posted by bikeman

I have previously had a code from vm to unlock a phoen for free. I was told by cust svces that their policy is free unlock once you've spent £30. Prior to spending £30 they will not unlock a phone even if you offer to pay.

I had a Lobster which I never used (apart from the £10 credit that came with it) never topped up a penny but rang Virgin and they gave me a code without a problem. My daughter is now using it on T-Mob

[tweetypie/8]

Originally Posted by TheOne

Wohoo!! Virgin emailed me the unlocking codes today and i've just finished unlocking it , very pleased with the customer service

i have always found the customer service first rate.

[AndyCambs]

Originally Posted by cadire

and a second too, as they sent me the details to unlock my phone in 2 working days (free).

One bugbear though, even with the unlock, I still get the Virgin splash screen on power-on, and the middle button still tries to go to Virgin Bytes (I can't customise the OK button on this phone).

...otherwise it works just great on O2 (is now my works phone).

Same happened on my Orange phone I had unlocked when I moved to Virgin - it still has the option to connect to Orange internet even though there is a Virgin SIM card.

The data connections will need to be changed manually as will splash screens. I never bother changing splash screens and you really don't want to use Virgin for data!
The Orange data connections won't work so can be safely deleted.

Good luck.